Low backs Sane for Bundesliga move amid fresh Bayern rumours

Germany boss Joachim Low said the Bundesliga would become more attractive if Leroy Sane swaps Manchester City for Bayern Munich.

Matt Dorman

18 December, 2019 19:16 IST

Leroy Sane celebrates with the Premier League trophy - Getty Images

Matt Dorman

18 December, 2019 19:16 IST

Leroy Sane's proposed switch to Bayern Munich would give the Bundesliga a welcome boost, according to Germany head coach Joachim Low.

Bayern went public with its interest in the Manchester City winger prior to the season starting.

The Bavarian giant shelved its transfer plans when Sane suffered a serious knee injury in August, but a new report claims the Schalke product has his heart set on joining Bayern.

According to Bild, Sane wants the move to go ahead in January as he steps up his recovery.

Low told the newspaper: "When a player like Sane returns to the Bundesliga, it is very enjoyable for everyone.

"He has many special features, his own style of play. He would be an attraction for the Bundesliga. Sane would keep the Bundesliga attractive."

The 23-year-old returned to the training pitch on Monday, completing an isolated session.

Germany boss Low gave Sane his international debut in November 2015 and took him to the European Championship the following year, but declined to offer advice on whether he should leave the Premier League ahead of Euro 2020.

"It's up to the player and Bayern Munich," he said.

Sane joined City from Schalke in August 2016 for a fee in the region of £37million.

His contract at the Etihad Stadium expires at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

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